3M Innovative Properties Company

Rebecca C Lee

Ernst L Schmidt

Ted D Colwell

Kristen A Jensen

Ronald K Thery

George G Gentes

Timothy W Thornton

Shawn P Crosby

The present disclosure relates in general to methods for tracking web-based articles and methods of authenticating the origin of web-based articles. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a tracking system for web-based articles and to web-based articles having identifying marks that allow tracking and authentication of its origin.

Tracking system for web-based articles

Herein is disclosed a sleeve system and methods of using the system. The system uses an elongated open-ended sleeve, and mounting plate parts which mate with each other to form a mounting plate and which are securable to each other and to a wall. The mounting plate thus formed comprises a collar which, when the mounting plates parts are secured together, presses against portions of the outer surface of the sleeve to hold the sleeve in place.

Sleeve system and method of using

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Eagan, MN, United States of America

Rebecca C Lee